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A revolving credit line from a bank for farm working capital. inputs, labour, allied activities. at a subsidised interest rate with a further rebate for timely repayment, secured by the crop and often without collateral up to a threshold. For any farmer currently funding inputs with gold loans or moneylenders, it is the first thing to get. Current limits and rates must be verified.
A revolving credit line from a bank for farm working capital. inputs, labour, allied activities. at a subsidised interest rate with a further rebate for timely repayment, secured by the crop and often without collateral up to a threshold. For any farmer currently funding inputs with gold loans or moneylenders, it is the first thing to get. Current limits and rates must be verified.
A farmer borrows ₹1 lakh on gold at 12 percent each season. A KCC at the subsidised rate with the prompt-repayment rebate costs a fraction. The gold comes home.
Short-term agricultural credit with interest subvention. Limit is set on crop and area. Renewal is annual. Also available for dairy and fisheries.
Land documents or lease Crop and area Bank's KCC process Repayment timing for the rebate Extension to allied activities
Letting the KCC become overdue and losing the subsidised rate.
Most Kerala banks issue KCC; the Krishi Bhavan can help with the recommendation.
Gold loan at 12 percent vs. KCC at a subsidised rate: substantial annual saving on ₹1 lakh.
Non-farmers and those without land access cannot get one; allied-activity KCC may help some.
Go to the bank with land documents Apply Repay on time for the rebate
What agricultural schemes can a small farmer in Kerala actually access? Can I use my gold instead of collateral?
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